Understand how AI uses your data and protect your privacy in 10 minutes

Beginner
10 min
English

Learn exactly what happens to your information when you use AI and how to keep it safe.

Steps

  1. Open your web browser and go to chatgpt.com.
  2. Sign in or create a free account using your email.
  3. Copy the prompt template below.
  4. Paste the prompt into the chat box at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Replace the {my_profession} and {ai_tool_name} with your own details (for example, type 'teacher' and 'ChatGPT').
  6. Press the blue send button (the arrow icon) to get your answer.
  7. Read the simple explanation and follow the suggested steps to change your privacy settings in the tool.

Prompts to Use

Act as a friendly tech guide. I am a {my_profession} who has never used AI before. I want to understand how {ai_tool_name} uses the information I type into it. Please explain in very simple, non-technical words: 1) What data is collected when I chat? 2) How is it used? 3) How do I stop it from saving my chats for training? Format the answer as a short, easy-to-read list.

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